Carnell Tate and Germie Bernard are rookies on bye this week, and if you’re not trying to trade for them right now, you’re missing out on some serious fantasy football fireworks. Seriously, Justin Boone’s latest trade value charts are screaming for you to make moves, and these guys are at the top of the “buy” list before their value goes through the roof.
The Titans’ Hidden Gem You Need to Steal
Let’s talk Carnell Tate. This first-round pick on the Titans has been flying under the radar, mostly because that Titans offense is, well, not exactly a fantasy juggernaut. He’s only got one touchdown through his first seven games, which has kept his fantasy totals down. But don’t let that fool you! This kid has been seeing serious volume, with at least seven targets in four of his last five outings. We’re talking stat lines like 6 catches for 58 yards, then a massive 9 catches for 145 yards, another 6 catches for 70 yards and a score, and a strong 5 catches for 69 yards. That’s production, folks!
With Tennessee on bye this week, now is the absolute perfect moment to swoop in. Tate is due for that classic rookie bump after his bye, and his schedule for the next two months? It’s a dream. He’s got six matchups against teams in the top 13 for most fantasy points allowed to receivers. And get this: his Week 15 game is against a Colts team that looks like they’ve completely given up on the 2026 season. Tate has shown more than enough to be in the conversation for a top-25 fantasy WR for the rest of the year, thanks in huge part to that cake schedule. Go get him!
Bernard’s Path to WR3 Stardom Is Wide Open
And then there’s Germie Bernard. Another rookie, also on bye, also with an absurdly good schedule coming up. The Steelers receivers have the number one easiest remaining slate in the league. The only real tough spot is a Week 12 matchup against the Broncos, and maybe Week 16 if the Panthers’ corners return from injured reserve. But outside of that, it’s green lights all the way. We all know DK Metcalf is going to draw the toughest coverage in most of those games, which means Bernard is poised to see a huge increase in volume.
Bernard is staring down five of the top-10 easiest fantasy defenses for receivers. He even scored a touchdown against the Bengals earlier this season, another favorable opponent on his schedule. Michael Pittman Jr. is reportedly working towards a return, but if Aaron Rodgers’ past behavior tells us anything, Pittman Jr. isn’t exactly Rodgers’ preferred target in that offense. Bernard has had a couple quieter box scores lately, which is your golden ticket. Now’s the time to snag him at a discount and watch him surge towards fantasy WR3 value down the stretch.
Don’t Forget About Judkins at Running Back
It’s not just receivers either. Quinshon Judkins, the Browns running back, is coming off his worst fantasy performance of the season, putting up just 49 scrimmage yards on 13 touches in a blowout loss to the Steelers. Brutal, I know. But here’s the kicker: the Browns have the easiest running back schedule for the rest of the fantasy calendar. And it starts this week against a Saints defense that’s notorious for being the most generous opponent to his position. Plus, with Deshaun Watson in con… you get the picture.
While we’re all trying to figure out how to make our fantasy teams shine, maybe we should also ask what happened in that game where the Chicago Bears walked into Lumen Field and handed our Seattle Seahawks a 34-17 loss. Yeah, that one still stings, 12s. But hey, at least your fantasy team can still be a winner even when the real games don’t go our way. Go make those trades and ride these rookies to glory!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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